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Test method:
Patented microprocessor-controlled pulse load test; magnitude varies by battery type; measures performance under load, not just voltage or internal resistance
Display:
6 LEDs (green, yellow, red) showing percentage of remaining capacity after a fully automatic test cycle
Test duration:
2-3 seconds, varying by battery type

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Model: MBT-1

A bench-size, switchless multi-battery tester that pulse-load-tests more than 40 battery types, from lithium coin cells and button cells to

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Important limit: Large (8 x 4.5 x 1.25 in) and around a pound without batteries: a bench or toolbox instrument rather than a pocket tester

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

Size and power

Size and placement

Dimensions
8 x 4.5 x 1.25 inches
Weight
Approx. 14.5 oz / 400 g without batteries

Battery requirements

4 AA internal batteries (not included)

Manufacturer specifications

ZTS Multi-Battery Tester (MBT-1)

A bench-size, switchless multi-battery tester that pulse-load-tests more than 40 battery types, from lithium coin cells and button cells to cylindrical Li-Ion, and shows remaining capacity on a 6-LED bar display.

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  • ZTS Multi-Battery Tester (MBT-1)

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    Model: MBT-1

    What differs
    A bench-size, switchless multi-battery tester that pulse-load-tests more than 40 battery types, from lithium coin cells and button cells to
    Best for
    Pulse-load testing of more than 40 battery types.

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  • ZTS sells several testers (MBT-1, MINI-MBT, MINI-9RL); listings often mix them up. Check the model name on the front label.
  • An MBT-LA2 or MINI-MBT9R listing is the older or different model, not the MBT-1.

Why people pick it

  • Covers more than 40 battery types on one labeled contact grid, including lithium coin cells (CR2032 and 14 others), button cells and cylindrical Li-Ion that ordinary testers cannot check
  • Pulse-load testing measures performance under load rather than just open-circuit voltage, which better identifies weak or failing cells, per ZTS
  • No switches or settings: drop the battery on the labeled contacts and read the 6-LED bar in 2-3 seconds
  • Suitable for battery management and cell matching across many chemistries; made in the U.S.A.

Know before you buy

  • Large (8 x 4.5 x 1.25 in) and around a pound without batteries: a bench or toolbox instrument rather than a pocket tester
  • Powered by 4 AA internal batteries that are not included and must be kept fresh
  • LED bar gives percentage bands, not a numeric state-of-health readout

Full specifications

Battery types tested1.2 V NiMH/NiCd rechargeable (AA, AAA, C, D); 1.5 V alkaline (AA, AAA, C, D, N); 1.5 V lithium (AA L91, AAA L92); 1.5 V button cell (364, 377, 371, 392, 395, S76, A76, A625, A640, LR44, 357, 303); 3 V lithium coin (CR1216, CR1220, CR1232, CR1612, CR1616, CR1620, CR1632, CR2016, CR2025, CR2032, CR2320, CR2430, CR2450, 58L, 1/3N); 3 V cylindrical lithium (CR123, CR2); 3.6 V Li-Ion rechargeable (RCR123A, 18500, 17650, 18650); 6 V '28' series (28A, S28, 28L, 544, 4LR44); 9 V alkaline and carbon zinc; 12 V alkaline (A23)
Test methodPatented microprocessor-controlled pulse load test; magnitude varies by battery type; measures performance under load, not just voltage or internal resistance
Display6 LEDs (green, yellow, red) showing percentage of remaining capacity after a fully automatic test cycle
Test duration2-3 seconds, varying by battery type
ControlsNone; battery types are labeled next to the contacts and the test starts automatically
ProbeNegative test lead/probe stores in the seam at the side
Power4 AA internal batteries (not included)
ContactsSolid brass, nickel-plated
Dimensions8 x 4.5 x 1.25 inches
WeightApprox. 14.5 oz / 400 g without batteries
Patents6,823,274 and D569285; made in U.S.A.

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